Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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United We Win!

Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California, preserves and interprets the stories and places of our nation's home front response to World War II.

		Submit A World War II Home Front Story It's very easy to submit a World War II Civilian Home Front story for yourself or someone else. The biography form will take just five minutes of your time. Please click here for instructions and forms. more...

Photo of Red Oak Victory Ship built during World War II in Richmond California

SS Red Oak Victory Ship

Tour the last remaining Victory Ship made in the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. For the latest visitor information, please check their website.

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Group Picture at Rosie Reunion at the 2008 Home Front Festival

Home Front Festival by the Bay

October, 2012

Click on this link for information about the Home Front Festival that happened in October 2011, and check back in the New Year for updates on the 2012 festival.

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Rosie the Riveter Comic Strip

Fort Knox cartoonist Paul Jon has created a unique series of comic strips for Memorial Day. This year, he remembers and honors civilians who served their country on the home front.

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Write to

PO Box 336
Station A
Richmond, CA 94804

E-mail Us

Phone

General Information
(510) 232-5050

Rosie Stories Project Submission or Questions
(510) 232-1544

Fax

(510) 232-5504

Climate

Climate can vary from mild and warm to windy and chilly at any time of the year. Visitors should wear layers since the climate can change very quickly. The Bay Area is known for its microclimates which can change dramatically. The warmest months tend to be September and October. November to April or May is considered the rainy season. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C).

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